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I want to raise the provisions of the code of practice. Part I of the code of practice states:"The approach to release of information should in all cases be based on the assumption that information should be released except where disclosure would not be in the public interest, as specified in Part II of the Code."
The amendments will give effect to that proposal and will extend the duty to include the production of a code of practice. We hope that the code will provide clarity and good practice.
The policy of bumping such people on to availability status codes perpetuates inequalities.The minister asked SNP members whether they think it appropriate for people who do not attend for appointments to be put on an availability status code.
How can we ensure that all their pupils have the same advantages as pupils in the other 80 per cent of schools in Scotland?The minister spoke about the new code of practice for school inspections.
I also hope that the term "postcode lottery" does not become a code for saying that local health board discretion is suddenly a bad thing, because it is a good thing.